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{{Infobox election | election_name = 2012 Kansas elections | country = Kansas | type = presidential | ongoing = no | previous_election = 2010 Kansas elections | previous_year = 2010 | election_date = November 6, 2012 | next_election = 2014 Kansas elections | next_year = 2014 | registered = | turnout = }} {{ElectionsKS}} '''The Kansas 2012 general elections''' were held on November 6, 2012. Primary elections were held on August 7, 2012.
==U.S. House of Representatives== {{main|United States House of Representatives elections in Kansas, 2012}} {{see also|United States House of Representatives elections, 2012}}
===1st congressional district=== {{see also|Kansas's 1st congressional district}} Republican incumbent Tim Huelskamp, who had represented the 1st district since 2011, won re-election unopposed.<ref name=tcj_redistricting>{{cite web|url=http://cjonline.com/news/state/2012-04-17/redistricting-delays-favor-incumbents|title=Redistricting delays favor incumbents|date=April 17, 2012|access-date=October 6, 2012|work=The Topeka Capital-Journal|first=Tim|last=Carpenter}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://hutchnews.com/Localregional/Huelskamp-and-race--3|title=No challengers for Huelskamp in 1st District|date=June 11, 2012|access-date=October 6, 2012|work=The Hutchinson News|first=Mary|last=Clarkin|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130126134546/http://hutchnews.com/Localregional/Huelskamp-and-race--3|archive-date=January 26, 2013|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
===2nd congressional district=== {{see also|Kansas's 2nd congressional district}} Republican incumbent Lynn Jenkins, who had represented the 2nd district since 2009, ran for re-election.<ref name=tcj_redistricting/>
Tobias Schlingensiepen, a pastor and police chaplain, sought and received the Democratic nomination to challenge Jenkins. He defeated Scott Barnhart, a farmer, and Bob Eye, an attorney, in the Democratic primary.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2012/aug/07/schlingensiepen-over-eye-democratic-battle-congres/|title=Schlingensiepen over Eye in Democratic battle in Congressional District 2; will now face Jenkins|date=August 7, 2012|access-date=October 6, 2012|work=Lawrence Journal-World|first=Scott|last=Rothschild}}</ref> Dennis Hawver ran as a Libertarian.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cjonline.com/news/2012-07-20/jenkins-makes-pitch-local-tea-party|title=Jenkins makes pitch to local tea party|date=July 20, 2012|access-date=October 6, 2012|work=The Topeka Capital-Journal|first=Andy|last=Marso}}</ref>
Jenkins defeated Schlingensiepen and Hawver in the general election.
===3rd congressional district=== {{see also|Kansas's 3rd congressional district}} Republican incumbent Kevin Yoder, who had represented the 3rd district since 2011, defeated Libertarian candidate Joel Balam to win re-election.<ref name=tcj_redistricting/> No Democrats ran against Yoder.
===4th congressional district=== {{see also|Kansas's 4th congressional district}} Republican incumbent Mike Pompeo, who had represented the 4th district since 2011, ran for re-election.<ref name=tcj_redistricting/>
Robert Tillman, a retired court officer who ran in the Democratic primary for the seat in 2010, sought and received the Democratic nomination to challenge Pompeo. He defeated Esau Freeman, a painter, in the Democratic primary.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kake.com/home/headlines/Tillman-Wins-4th-District-Democratic-Primary-165382296.html|title=Tillman Wins 4th District Democratic Primary|date=August 7, 2012|access-date=October 6, 2012|work=KAKE|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130127140631/http://www.kake.com/home/headlines/Tillman-Wins-4th-District-Democratic-Primary-165382296.html|archive-date=January 27, 2013|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
Thomas Jefferson, a computer technician formerly known by the name Jack Talbert, ran as a Libertarian.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cjonline.com/news/2012-07-23/house-hopeful-changes-name-thomas-jefferson|title=House hopeful changes name to Thomas Jefferson|date=July 23, 2012|access-date=October 6, 2012|work=The Topeka Capital-Journal|first=Andy|last=Marso}}</ref>
Pompeo defeated Tillman and Jefferson in the general election.
==State Legislature== ===Senate=== Because of redistricting, all 40 members of the Kansas Senate are up for election. The state Senate currently consists of 31 Republicans, 8 Democrats, and 1 unaffiliated member (former Republican).
'''Open seats'''<br /> District 7: Republican incumbent Terrie Huntington is retiring.<ref name=tcj_opportunity>{{cite web|url=http://cjonline.com/news/2012-06-11/opportunity-shines-states-2012-political-shuffle|title=Opportunity shines in state's 2012 political shuffle|date=June 11, 2012|access-date=October 6, 2012|work=The Topeka Capital-Journal|first=Tim|last=Carpenter}}</ref>
District 8: Republican incumbent Tim Owens was defeated in the primary.<ref name=tcj_three>{{cite web|url=http://cjonline.com/news/2012-10-03/three-kansas-gop-senators-endorse-dem-nominees|title=Three Kansas GOP senators endorse Dem nominees|date=October 3, 2012|access-date=October 6, 2012|work=The Topeka Capital-Journal|first=Tim|last=Carpenter}}</ref>
District 11: Republican incumbent and Senate Vice President John Vratil is retiring.<ref name=tcj_opportunity/>
District 12: This is a new seat, with no current incumbent.<ref name=fst>{{cite web|url=http://www.fstribune.com/story/1875269.html|title=Tax holiday, job fair, downtown community conversation on tap|date=July 27, 2012|access-date=October 6, 2012|work=Fort Scott Tribune|first=Ruth|last=Campbell}}</ref>
District 13: Republican incumbent Bob Marshall was defeated in the primary.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.morningsun.net/news/x769535601/LaTurner-handles-Marshall-in-primary|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130221225639/http://www.morningsun.net/news/x769535601/LaTurner-handles-Marshall-in-primary|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 21, 2013|title=LaTurner handles Marshall in primary|date=August 7, 2012|access-date=October 6, 2012|work=The Pittsburg Morning Sun|first=William|last=Klusener}}</ref>
District 14: This is a new seat, with no current incumbent.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newscow.net/story.php?StoryID=7379|title=State House, Senate races take shape Mon.|date=June 11, 2012|access-date=October 6, 2012|work=NewsCow|first=Shane|last=Farley|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102190113/http://www.newscow.net/story.php?StoryID=7379|archive-date=November 2, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref>
District 21: This is a new seat, with no current incumbent.<ref name=913_newdistrict>{{cite web|url=http://joco913.com/news/new-senate-district-race-features-no-incumbent/|title=New Senate district race features no incumbent|date=July 17, 2012|access-date=October 6, 2012|work=913|first=Brad|last=Cooper|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025170346/http://joco913.com/news/new-senate-district-race-features-no-incumbent/|archive-date=October 25, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>
District 22: Republican incumbent Roger Reitz was defeated in the primary.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.realclearpolitics.com/news/ap/politics/2012/Aug/08/veteran_ne_kan__state_senator_loses_gop_primary.html|title=Veteran NE Kan. state senator loses GOP primary|date=August 8, 2012|access-date=October 6, 2012|work=Associated Press|publisher=RealClearPolitics}}</ref>
District 24: Republican incumbent Pete Brungardt was defeated in the primary.<ref name=tcj_three/>
District 25: Unaffiliated (and former Republican) incumbent Jean Schodorf was defeated in the primary.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/04/jean-schodorf-kansas-republican_n_1855033.html|title=Jean Schodorf, Kansas State Senator, Leaves Republican Party|date=September 4, 2012|access-date=October 6, 2012|work=The Huffington Post|first=John|last=Celock}}</ref>
District 26: Republican incumbent Dick Kelsey was defeated in the primary.<ref name=t-s>{{cite web|url=http://www.tsnews.com/election_results.html|title=Kerschen upsets Kelsey, Bennett wins DA, Easter wins Sheriff Primary|access-date=October 6, 2012|work=The Times-Sentinel|first1=Paul|last1=Rhodes|first2=Travis|last2=Mounts|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121019051507/http://www.tsnews.com/election_results.html|archive-date=October 19, 2012|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
District 33: Republican incumbent Ruth Teichman was defeated in the primary.<ref name=gct>{{cite web|url=http://www.gctelegram.com/news/Morris-Powell-Senate-39-8-8-12|title=Powell unseats Morris in tight state Senate race|date=August 8, 2012|access-date=October 6, 2012|work=Garden City Telegram|first=Shajia|last=Ahmad|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130124010307/http://www.gctelegram.com/news/Morris-Powell-Senate-39-8-8-12|archive-date=January 24, 2013|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
District 36 (old District 21): Republican incumbent Mark Taddiken is retiring.<ref name=tcj_opportunity/>
District 39: Republican incumbent and Senate President Stephen Morris was defeated in the primary.<ref name=gct/>
===House of Representatives=== All 125 members of the Kansas House of Representatives are up for election. The state House currently consists of 92 Republicans and 33 Democrats.
'''Open seats'''<br /> District 1: Democratic incumbent Doug Gatewood is retiring.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sekvoice.com/news/article_45b55856-617b-11e1-b70b-0019bb2963f4.html|title=Gatewood to retire from Kansas House after 14 years|date=February 27, 2012|access-date=October 6, 2012|work=Cherokee County News-Advocate|first=Patrick|last=Richardson|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305031502/http://www.sekvoice.com/news/article_45b55856-617b-11e1-b70b-0019bb2963f4.html|archive-date=March 5, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
District 3: Republican incumbent Terry Calloway is retiring.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.morningsun.net/news/x465792472/Calloway-wont-run-in-2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130222034946/http://www.morningsun.net/news/x465792472/Calloway-wont-run-in-2012|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 22, 2013|title=Calloway won't run in 2012|date=June 9, 2012|access-date=October 6, 2012|work=The Pittsburg Morning Sun}}</ref>
District 4: Republican incumbent Caryn Tyson is running for the 12th district state Senate seat.<ref name=fst/>
District 8 (old District 29): Republican incumbent Sheryl Spalding was defeated in the primary.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://joco913.com/news/in-new-8th-district-sovereignty-issues-lead-agenda/|title=In new 8th District, sovereignty issues lead agenda|date=August 2, 2012|access-date=October 6, 2012|work=913|first=Jennifer|last=Bhargava|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025232716/http://joco913.com/news/in-new-8th-district-sovereignty-issues-lead-agenda/|archive-date=October 25, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=ljw_ap>{{cite web|url=http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2012/aug/09/primary-races-appear-oust-10-kansas-house-members-/?kansas_legislature|title=Primary races appear to oust 10 Kansas House members, including Gregory|date=August 9, 2012|access-date=October 6, 2012|work=Associated Press|publisher=Lawrence Journal-World}}</ref>
District 9: This is a new seat, with no current incumbent.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bideau2012.com/ed-bideau-files-for-ninth-district-kansas-house-seat/|title=Ed Bideau Files for Ninth District Kansas House Seat|date=June 11, 2012|access-date=October 7, 2012|work=Ed Bideau for State Representative (9th District, Kansas)|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130118021412/http://www.bideau2012.com/ed-bideau-files-for-ninth-district-kansas-house-seat/|archive-date=January 18, 2013|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
District 10: This is a new seat, with no current incumbent.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2012/jun/11/statehouse-live-candidate-crush-secretary-states-o/|title=Candidate crush at Secretary of State’s office|date=June 11, 2012|access-date=October 7, 2012|work=Lawrence Journal-World|first=Scott|last=Rothschild}}</ref>
District 13: Republican incumbent Forrest Knox is running for the 14th district state Senate seat.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://winfieldcourier.com/articles/2012/07/28/news/news/doc501347cc85e1e811657294.txt|title=Knox: State leadership has been too moderate|date=July 28, 2012|access-date=October 7, 2012|work=The Winfield Daily Courier|first=Dave|last=Seaton}}</ref>
District 14: This is a new seat, with no current incumbent.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://joco913.com/news/moving-beyond-gridlock-in-topeka-is-a-priority-in-both-parties-in-14th-district-race/|title=Moving beyond gridlock in Topeka is a priority in both parties in 14th District race|date=July 24, 2012|access-date=October 7, 2012|work=913|first=Roxie|last=Hammill|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121027081931/http://joco913.com/news/moving-beyond-gridlock-in-topeka-is-a-priority-in-both-parties-in-14th-district-race/|archive-date=October 27, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>
District 15: This is a new seat, with no current incumbent.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://joco913.com/news/in-15th-district-candidates-differ-on-setting-state-priorities/|title=In 15th District, candidates differ on setting state priorities|date=July 24, 2012|access-date=October 7, 2012|work=913|first=Roxie|last=Hammill|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121027082005/http://joco913.com/news/in-15th-district-candidates-differ-on-setting-state-priorities/|archive-date=October 27, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>
District 19: Republican incumbent Jim Denning is running for the 8th district state Senate seat.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://joco913.com/news/denning-and-owens-square-off-on-a-variety-of-issues/|title=Denning and Owens square off on a variety of issues|date=July 17, 2012|access-date=October 7, 2012|work=913|first=Brad|last=Cooper|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025221418/http://joco913.com/news/denning-and-owens-square-off-on-a-variety-of-issues/|archive-date=October 25, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>
District 22: Republican incumbent Greg A. Smith is running for the 21st district state Senate seat.<ref name=913_newdistrict/>
District 24: Democratic incumbent Mike Slattery is retiring.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kshb.com/dpp/news/state/kansas/johnson-county-democrat-decides-against-re-election|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130127065020/http://www.kshb.com/dpp/news/state/kansas/johnson-county-democrat-decides-against-re-election|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 27, 2013|title=Johnson County Democrat decides against re-election|date=April 3, 2012|access-date=October 7, 2012|work=Associated Press|publisher=KSHB-TV}}</ref>
District 25: This is a new seat, with no current incumbent.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://joco913.com/news/in-25th-district-races-education-funding-takes-priority/|title=In 25th District races, education funding takes priority|date=July 24, 2012|access-date=October 7, 2012|work=913|first=Jennifer|last=Bhargava|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025232857/http://joco913.com/news/in-25th-district-races-education-funding-takes-priority/|archive-date=October 25, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>
District 27: Republican incumbent Charlotte O'Hara unsuccessfully sought the 37th district state Senate seat.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://joco913.com/news/in-37th-district-race-candidates-burnish-conservative-credentials/|title=In 37th District race, candidates burnish conservative credentials|date=July 17, 2012|access-date=October 7, 2012|work=913|first=Brad|last=Cooper|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025222459/http://joco913.com/news/in-37th-district-race-candidates-burnish-conservative-credentials/|archive-date=October 25, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>
District 28: Republican incumbent Pat Colloton unsuccessfully sought the 11th district state Senate seat.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://joco913.com/news/states-education-funding-is-a-source-of-contention-in-11th-district-for-kansas-senate/|title=State’s education funding is a source of contention in 11th District for Kansas Senate|date=July 18, 2012|access-date=October 7, 2012|work=913|first=Brad|last=Cooper|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025221613/http://joco913.com/news/states-education-funding-is-a-source-of-contention-in-11th-district-for-kansas-senate/|archive-date=October 25, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>
District 29: This is a new seat, with no current incumbent.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://joco913.com/news/in-29th-district-newcomer-todd-faces-veteran-yonally/|title=In 29th District, newcomer Todd faces veteran Yonally|date=July 24, 2012|access-date=October 7, 2012|work=913|first=Jennifer|last=Bhargava|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025223325/http://joco913.com/news/in-29th-district-newcomer-todd-faces-veteran-yonally/|archive-date=October 25, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>
District 38: Republican incumbent Anthony Brown is running for the 3rd district state Senate seat.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2012/aug/07/rep-anthony-brown-wins-gop-primary-senates-3rd-dis/|title=Rep. Anthony Brown wins GOP primary for senate’s 3rd District; will face incumbent Holland in November|date=August 7, 2012|access-date=October 7, 2012|work=Lawrence Journal-World|first=Shawn|last=Linenberger}}</ref>
District 39: Republican incumbent Owen Donohoe is retiring.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.shawneedispatch.com/news/2012/jun/11/councilman-files-18th-district-house-seat-donohoe-/|title=Sawyer’s bid, Donohoe’s exit among filing deadline surprises|date=June 11, 2012|access-date=October 7, 2012|work=The Dispatch|first=Rob|last=Roberts}}</ref>
District 40: This is a new seat, with no current incumbent.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.leavenworthtimes.com/article/20121004/NEWS/121009565/1001/NEWS|title=Kansas Senate, House candidates answer questions|date=October 4, 2012|access-date=October 7, 2012|work=Leavenworth Times|first=John|last=Richmeier}}</ref>
District 51: This is a new seat, with no current incumbent.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emporiagazette.com/news/2012/jun/12/redistricting-adds-primary-races/|title=Redistricting adds primary races|date=June 12, 2012|access-date=October 7, 2012|work=Emporia Gazette|first=John|last=Giffin}}</ref>
District 52: This is a new seat, with no current incumbent.<ref name=tcj_GOP>{{cite web|url=http://cjonline.com/news/state/2012-07-31/gop-candidates-shape-choices-four-house-races|title=GOP candidates shape choices in four House races|date=July 31, 2012|access-date=October 7, 2012|work=The Topeka Capital-Journal|first=Tim|last=Carpenter}}</ref>
District 56: This is a new seat, with no current incumbent.<ref name=tcj_GOP/>
District 57: This is a new seat, with no current incumbent.<ref name=tcj_GOP/>
District 59 (old District 10): Republican incumbent TerriLois Gregory was defeated in the primary.<ref name=ljw_ap/>
District 65: Republican incumbent James Fawcett unsuccessfully sought the 17th district state Senate seat.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emporiagazette.com/news/2012/jun/20/fawcett-seeks-senate-seat-17th-district/|title=Fawcett seeks senate seat in 17th district|date=June 20, 2012|access-date=October 7, 2012|work=Emporia Gazette|first=Ben|last=Fitch}}</ref>
District 69: Republican incumbent Tom Arpke is running for the 24th district state Senate seat.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abilene-rc.com/view/full_story/16486693/article-Arpke-to-file-for-24th-district-state-Senate-seat|title=Arpke to file for 24th district state Senate seat|date=November 19, 2011|access-date=October 7, 2012|work=The Abilene Reflector-Chronicle}}{{Dead link|date=April 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
District 70: Republican incumbent J. Robert Brookens is retiring.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hillsborofreepress.com/news/front-page/18097535-brookens-makes-late-decision-not-to-seek-third-term.html|title=Brookens makes late decision not to seek third term|date=June 12, 2012|access-date=October 7, 2012|work=Hillsboro Free Press|first=Don|last=Ratzlaff|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130125090233/http://www.hillsborofreepress.com/news/front-page/18097535-brookens-makes-late-decision-not-to-seek-third-term.html|archive-date=January 25, 2013|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
District 71: Republican incumbent Charles Roth is retiring.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.salina.com/news/story/Roth-not-filing|title=Roth won't seek fifth term|date=April 10, 2012|access-date=October 7, 2012|work=The Salina Journal|first=Chris|last=Hunter}}</ref>
District 75: Republican incumbent John Grange unsuccessfully sought the 14th district state Senate seat.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.winfieldcourier.com/articles/2012/08/01/opinion/editorial/doc50188d8221a5c119690871.txt|title=Vote for John Grange in 14th District Senate race|date=August 1, 2012|access-date=October 7, 2012|work=The Winfield Daily Courier}}</ref>
District 78: This is a new seat, with no current incumbent.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kake.com/home/headlines/Kansas_Father_Son_Both_Seeking_House_Seats_159038415.html|title=Kansas Father, Son Both Seeking House Seats|date=June 14, 2012|access-date=October 7, 2012|work=Associated Press|publisher=KAKE|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130127053541/http://www.kake.com/home/headlines/Kansas_Father_Son_Both_Seeking_House_Seats_159038415.html|archive-date=January 27, 2013|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
District 83: Republican incumbent Jo Ann Pottorff is retiring.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kansas.com/2012/05/01/2317875/rep-jo-ann-pottorff-announces.html|title=Rep. Jo Ann Pottorff announces retirement|date=May 1, 2012|access-date=October 7, 2012|work=The Wichita Eagle|first=Dion|last=Lefler|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120515131605/http://www.kansas.com/2012/05/01/2317875/rep-jo-ann-pottorff-announces.html|archive-date=May 15, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>
District 87: This is a new seat, with no current incumbent.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kansas.com/2012/10/05/2515934/democrat-suspends-campaign-for.html|title=Democrat suspends campaign for 87th District|date=October 5, 2012|access-date=October 7, 2012|work=The Wichita Eagle|first=Rick|last=Plumlee|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121009052209/http://www.kansas.com/2012/10/05/2515934/democrat-suspends-campaign-for.html|archive-date=October 9, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>
District 89: Democratic incumbent Melody McCray-Miller is retiring.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kansas.com/2012/09/07/2480056/mccray-miller-to-run-for-county.html|title=McCray-Miller to run for county commission in 2014|date=September 7, 2012|access-date=October 7, 2012|work=The Wichita Eagle|first=Deb|last=Gruver|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120909055316/http://www.kansas.com/2012/09/07/2480056/mccray-miller-to-run-for-county.html|archive-date=September 9, 2012|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
District 93: Republican incumbent Dan Kerschen is running for the 26th district state Senate seat.<ref name=t-s/>
District 96: This is a new seat, with no current incumbent.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kansas.com/2012/07/18/2411903/craig-gabel-rick-lindsey-vie-for.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130127070030/http://www.kansas.com/2012/07/18/2411903/craig-gabel-rick-lindsey-vie-for.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 27, 2013|title=Craig Gabel, Rick Lindsey vie for GOP nomination in House District 96|date=July 18, 2012|access-date=October 7, 2012|work=The Wichita Eagle|first=Bill|last=Wilson}}</ref>
District 100: This is a new seat, with no current incumbent.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kansas.com/2012/07/17/2410556/hawkins-schneider-to-meet-in-gop.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130127013318/http://www.kansas.com/2012/07/17/2410556/hawkins-schneider-to-meet-in-gop.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 27, 2013|title=Hawkins, Schneider to meet in GOP race|date=July 17, 2012|access-date=October 7, 2012|work=The Wichita Eagle|first=Sarah|last=Tucker}}</ref>
District 104: Republican incumbent and Speaker of the House Michael O'Neal is retiring.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cjonline.com/news/2012-06-01/speaker-oneal-announces-retirement|title=Speaker O'Neal announces retirement|date=June 1, 2012|access-date=October 7, 2012|work=Associated Press|publisher=The Topeka Capital-Journal|first=John|last=Milburn}}</ref>
District 105: This is a new seat, with no current incumbent.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kansas.com/2012/07/07/2400363/gene-suellentrop-and-robin-clements.html|title=Gene Suellentrop and Robin Clements are GOP candidates in House District 91|date=July 7, 2012|access-date=October 7, 2012|work=The Wichita Eagle|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120709015010/http://www.kansas.com/2012/07/07/2400363/gene-suellentrop-and-robin-clements.html|archive-date=July 9, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>
District 107: Republican incumbent Elaine Bowers is running for the 36th district state Senate seat.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bladeempire.com/news/bowers-wins-district-36-primary|title=Bowers wins District 36 primary|date=August 8, 2012|access-date=October 7, 2012|work=Concordia Blade-Empire|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130118100420/http://www.bladeempire.com/news/bowers-wins-district-36-primary|archive-date=January 18, 2013|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
District 109: This is a new seat, with no current incumbent.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hutchnews.com/Todaystop/Mon--73rd-and-109th-story|title=Hopefuls prep for Aug. faceoff|date=July 29, 2012|access-date=October 7, 2012|work=The Hutchinson News|first=Mary|last=Clarkin|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120731234349/http://hutchnews.com/Todaystop/Mon--73rd-and-109th-story|archive-date=July 31, 2012|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
District 110: Republican incumbent Dan Collins is retiring.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hdnews.net/opinionstory/Collins060512|title=Bowing out, passing the torch onto next rep|date=June 6, 2012|access-date=October 7, 2012|work=Hays Daily News|first=Dan|last=Collins|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130221203640/http://www.hdnews.net/opinionstory/Collins060512|archive-date=February 21, 2013|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
District 112: Republican incumbent Bill Wolf is retiring.<ref name=hn>{{cite web|url=http://www.hutchnews.com/Todaystop/races-overview-COPY|title=Emerging races|date=June 11, 2012|access-date=October 7, 2012|work=The Hutchinson News|first=Kayla|last=Regan|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130126021801/http://www.hutchnews.com/Todaystop/races-overview-COPY|archive-date=January 26, 2013|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
District 113: Republican incumbent Lorene Bethell, who took over the position following the death of her husband Bob Bethell, is not seeking a full term.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2012/jun/01/widow-late-state-lawmaker-finish-term/|title=Widow of late state lawmaker to finish term|date=June 1, 2012|access-date=October 7, 2012|work=Associated Press|publisher=Lawrence Journal-World}}</ref>
District 114: Republican incumbent Mitch Holmes is running for the 33rd district state Senate seat.<ref name=gct/>
District 117: Republican incumbent Larry Powell is running for the 39th district state Senate seat.<ref name=gct/>
District 122: Republican incumbent Gary Hayzlett is retiring.<ref name=hn/>
District 123: Republican incumbent Reynaldo Mesa ended his bid for re-election, and was subsequently defeated in the primary (as his name still appeared on the ballot).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gctelegram.com/news/Mesa-resigns-from-race-7-7-12|title=Mesa opts out of 123rd House race|date=July 7, 2012|access-date=October 7, 2012|work=Garden City Telegram|first=Shajia|last=Ahmad|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130124094335/http://www.gctelegram.com/news/Mesa-resigns-from-race-7-7-12|archive-date=January 24, 2013|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
District 125: Republican incumbent Carl Holmes was defeated in the primary.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hutchnews.com/Localregional/canvassing-news|title=Canvassing brings closure to Seward, Rice county elections|date=August 13, 2012|access-date=October 7, 2012|work=The Hutchinson News|first=Mary|last=Clarkin|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130125171803/http://www.hutchnews.com/Localregional/canvassing-news|archive-date=January 25, 2013|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
==State Board of Education== 5 of the 10 members of the Kansas State Board of Education are up for election.
===District 2=== Democratic incumbent Sue Storm, who has held the position since 2009, is retiring.<ref name=tcj_school>{{cite web|url=http://cjonline.com/news/2012-06-07/kansas-school-board-member-wont-re-run|title=Kansas school board member won't re-run|date=June 7, 2012|access-date=October 10, 2012|work=Associated Press|publisher=The Topeka Capital-Journal}}</ref>
Former state Representative Cindy Neighbor sought and received the Democratic nomination to succeed Storm.<ref name=md>{{cite web|url=http://midwestdemocracy.com/elections/2012-11-06/KS/races/kansas-board-of-education-district-2/|title=Kansas Board of Education District 2|access-date=October 10, 2012|work=The Kansas City Star|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121112183737/http://midwestdemocracy.com/elections/2012-11-06/KS/races/kansas-board-of-education-district-2/|archive-date=November 12, 2012|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
Steve Roberts, a middle school teacher from Overland Park, sought and received the Republican nomination.<ref name=md/>
'''General election results'''<br /> {{Election box begin no change | title = Election results, Kansas Board of Education District 2, November 6, 2012 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | candidate = Cindy Neighbor | party = Democratic Party (United States) | votes = 67,947 | percentage = 47.4 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | candidate = Steve Roberts | party = Republican Party (United States) | votes = 75,297 | percentage = 52.5 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 143,244 | percentage = 100 }}
{{Election box gain with party link no change| |winner = Republican Party (US) |loser = Democratic Party (US) }} {{Election box end}}
===District 4=== Democratic incumbent Carolyn Campbell, who has held the position since 2009, is running for re-election.<ref name=tcj_school/>
Jack Wu sought and received the Republican nomination to challenge Campbell.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cjonline.com/news/2012-06-20/wbc-devotee-seeks-state-board-ed-seat|title=WBC devotee seeks state board of ed seat|date=June 20, 2012|access-date=October 10, 2012|work=The Topeka Capital-Journal|first=Andy|last=Marso}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kansascity.com/2012/10/01/3842229/westboro-baptist-church-attendee.html|title=Westboro Baptist Church attendee seeks seat on Kansas education board|date=October 1, 2012|access-date=October 10, 2012|work=The Kansas City Star|first=Brad|last=Cooper}}</ref>
'''General election results'''<br /> {{Election box begin no change | title = Election results, Kansas Board of Education District 4, November 6, 2012 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | candidate = Carolyn Campbell (incumbent) | party = Democratic Party (United States) | votes = 84,237 | percentage = 71.1 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | candidate = Jack Wu | party = Republican Party (United States) | votes = 34,074 | percentage = 28.8 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 121,311 | percentage = 100 }} {{Election box hold with party link without swing| |winner = Democratic Party (United States) }} {{Election box end}}
===District 6=== Republican incumbent Kathy Martin, who has held the position since 2005, is retiring.<ref name=sj_horst>{{cite web|url=http://www.salina.com/news/story/candidate-shuffle|title=Horst, Wyatt eye return to state politics|date=June 12, 2012|access-date=October 10, 2012|work=The Salina Journal|first=Michael|last=Strand}}</ref>
Former state Representative Deena Horst sought and received the Republican nomination to succeed Martin.<ref name=sj_horst/>
Carol Viar, a member of the Southeast of Saline School Board, sought and received the Democratic nomination. She defeated Usha Reddi, a first grade teacher from Manhattan, in the primary.<ref name=sj_horst/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ccenterdispatch.com/school_news/article_f6926d7c-c548-11e1-98f5-0019bb30f31a.html|title=Educator running for Kansas BOE wants higher standards|date=July 3, 2012|access-date=October 10, 2012|work=Clay Center Dispatch|first=Ryan D.|last=Wilson}}</ref> <br>'''Primary results'''<br /> {{Election box begin no change | title = Democratic primary results<ref name=KSSOS_prim>{{cite web|url=http://www.kssos.org/elections/12elec/2012%20Primary%20Election%20Results.pdf|title=2012 Primary Election Official Vote Totals|access-date=October 10, 2012|work=Secretary of State of Kansas}}</ref> }} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change | candidate = Carol Viar | party = Democratic Party (United States) | votes = 3,907 | percentage = 53.3 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | candidate = Usha Reddi | party = Democratic Party (United States) | votes = 3,421 | percentage = 46.6 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 7,328 | percentage = 100 }} {{Election box end}}
'''General election results'''<br /> {{Election box begin no change | title = Election results, Kansas Board of Education District 6, November 6, 2012 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | candidate = Deena Horst | party = Republican Party (United States) | votes = 66,778 | percentage = 62.6 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | candidate = Carol Viar | party = Democratic Party (United States) | votes = 39,837 | percentage = 37.3 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 106,615 | percentage = 100 }} {{Election box hold with party link without swing| |winner = Republican Party (United States) }} {{Election box end}}
===District 8=== Republican incumbent Walt Chappell, who has held the position since 2009 (and had been a Democrat until 2011), was defeated in the primary by Kathy Busch, a former science teacher and assistant superintendent for the Wichita Public Schools.<ref name=we_school>{{cite web|url=http://www.kansas.com/2012/07/15/2408693/two-vie-for-seat-on-state-school.html|title=Two vie for seat on state school board for District 8|date=July 15, 2012|access-date=October 10, 2012|work=The Wichita Eagle|first=Simina|last=Mistreanu|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120907220741/http://www.kansas.com/2012/07/15/2408693/two-vie-for-seat-on-state-school.html|archive-date=September 7, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kansas.com/2012/08/07/2440622/busch-takes-early-lead-in-state.html|title=Busch defeats Chappell in state school board race|date=August 7, 2012|access-date=October 10, 2012|work=The Wichita Eagle|first=Beccy|last=Tanner|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120812062742/http://www.kansas.com/2012/08/07/2440622/busch-takes-early-lead-in-state.html|archive-date=August 12, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>
No Democrats or Libertarians filed to run for the seat.<ref name=we_school/> '''Primary results'''<br /> {{Election box begin no change | title = Republican primary results<ref name=KSSOS_prim/> }} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change | candidate = Kathy Busch | party = Republican Party (United States) | votes = 9,466 | percentage = 61.1 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | candidate = Walt Chappell (incumbent) | party = Republican Party (United States) | votes = 6,009 | percentage = 38.8 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 15,475 | percentage = 100 }} {{Election box end}}
'''General election results'''<br /> {{Election box begin no change | title = Election results, Kansas Board of Education District 8, November 6, 2012 }} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change | candidate = Kathy Busch | party = Republican Party (United States) | votes = 49,337 | percentage = 100 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 49,337 | percentage = 100 }} {{Election box hold with party link without swing| |winner = Republican Party (United States) }} {{Election box end}}
===District 10=== Republican incumbent and Board Chairman David Dennis, who has held the position since 2009, is retiring.<ref name=tcj_school/>
Jim McNiece, a former high school principal from Wichita, sought and received the Republican nomination to succeed Dennis.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kansas.com/2012/05/08/2327753/former-longtime-wichita-principal.html|title=Former longtime Wichita principal to run for State Board of Education|date=May 8, 2012|access-date=October 9, 2012|work=The Wichita Eagle|first=Rick|last=Plumlee|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120716054343/http://www.kansas.com/2012/05/08/2327753/former-longtime-wichita-principal.html|archive-date=July 16, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>
No Democrats or Libertarians filed to run for the seat.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hutchnews.com/localregional/Science-standards-face-review-by-school-board|title=State board could consider science standards by year's end|date=June 12, 2012|access-date=October 10, 2012|work=Associated Press|publisher=The Hutchinson News|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130126140046/http://hutchnews.com/localregional/Science-standards-face-review-by-school-board|archive-date=January 26, 2013|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
'''General election results'''<br /> {{Election box begin no change | title = Election results, Kansas Board of Education District 10, November 6, 2012 }} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change | candidate = Jim McNiece | party = Republican Party (United States) | votes = 82,620 | percentage = 100 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 82,620 | percentage = 100 }} {{Election box hold with party link without swing| |winner = Republican Party (United States) }} {{Election box end}}
==References== {{reflist|3}}
== External links == *[http://www.kssos.org/elections/elections.html Elections] at the Kansas Secretary of State *[http://www.ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php/Kansas Kansas] at Ballotpedia *[https://web.archive.org/web/20121022221241/http://judgepedia.org/index.php/Kansas_judicial_elections,_2012 Kansas judicial elections, 2012] at Judgepedia *[http://www.followthemoney.org/database/state_overview.phtml?s=KS&y=2012 Kansas 2012] campaign finance data from OpenSecrets *[http://www.opensecrets.org/races/election.php?state=KS&cycle=2012 Kansas Congressional Races in 2012] campaign finance data from OpenSecrets *[http://reporting.sunlightfoundation.com/outside-spending/state/KS Outside spending] at the Sunlight Foundation
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